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Our Travel Desk was born out of a long-standing passion for travel, discovering new places, and serious journalism. Behind every article stand people who have been living tourism for decades – as travelers, tourism workers, guides, hosts, editors, and reporters. For more than thirty years, destinations, seasonal trends, infrastructure development, changes in travelers’ habits, and everything that turns a trip into an experience – and not just a ticket and an accommodation reservation – have been closely followed. These experiences are transformed into articles conceived as a companion to the reader: honest, informed, and always on the traveler’s side.

At the Travel Desk, we write from the perspective of someone who has truly walked the cobblestones of old towns, taken local buses, waited for the ferry in peak season, and searched for a hidden café in a small alley far from the postcards. Every destination is observed from multiple angles – how travelers experience it, what the locals say about it, what stories are hidden in museums and monuments, but also what the real quality of accommodation, beaches, transport links, and amenities is. Instead of generic descriptions, the focus is on concrete advice, real impressions, and details that are hard to find in official brochures.

Special attention is given to conversations with restaurateurs, private accommodation hosts, local guides, tourism workers, and people who make a living from travelers, as well as those who are only just trying to develop lesser-known destinations. Through such conversations, stories arise that do not show only the most famous attractions but also the rhythm of everyday life, habits, local cuisine, customs, and small rituals that make every place unique. The Travel Desk strives to record this layer of reality and convey it in articles that connect facts with emotion.

The content does not stop at classic travelogues. It also covers topics such as sustainable tourism, off-season travel, safety on the road, responsible behavior towards the local community and nature, as well as practical aspects like public transport, prices, recommended neighborhoods to stay in, and getting your bearings on the ground. Every article goes through a phase of research, fact-checking, and editing to ensure that the information is accurate, clear, and applicable in real situations – from a short weekend trip to a longer stay in a country or city.

The goal of the Travel Desk is that, after reading an article, the reader feels as if they have spoken to someone who has already been there, tried everything, and is now honestly sharing what is worth seeing, what to skip, and where those moments are hidden that turn a trip into a memory. That is why every new story is built slowly and carefully, with respect for the place it is about and for the people who will choose their next destination based on these words.

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Weekend in Dobrinj: Festival for Ivanja, Swimming Marathon Swim the wave and exhibition of Hungarian artists in Čižići
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Weekend in Dobrinj: Festival for Ivanja, Swimming Marathon Swim the wave and exhibition of Hungarian artists in Čižići

This weekend, the municipality of Dobrinj offers a rich program: a traditional folk festival for Ivanje in Sveti Ivan Dobrinjski with the group Cukar and coffee, sports excitement with the swimming marathon "Preplavaj val" between Čižić and Klimno, and the opening of an exhibition of Hungarian artists, providing a blend of entertainment, sports and culture on the island of Krk.

20.06.2025 · Tourism desk
Festival of the Sun and Light in Nin: Welcome the summer solstice with a rich program at the ancient Church of the Holy Cross
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Festival of the Sun and Light in Nin: Welcome the summer solstice with a rich program at the ancient Church of the Holy Cross

Discover the magic of the 17th Festival of the Sun and Light in Royal Nin. Experience an unforgettable dawn with soprano Nella Šarić, explore the mystery of the Church of St. of the Cross as the Croatian Stonehenge and enjoy the rich cultural program celebrating the first day of summer and the 1100th anniversary of the Croatian Kingdom.

19.06.2025 · Tourism desk
Summer on Gradina 2025: Jubilee program at Trsat Castle brings Bralić, Kedža, Korean YB and Rolling Quartz
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Summer on Gradina 2025: Jubilee program at Trsat Castle brings Bralić, Kedža, Korean YB and Rolling Quartz

The jubilee 20th edition of the Summer on Gradina brings a spectacle to the Trsat Castle. The program is opened by Tomislav Bralić and the Intrade klapa, followed by the Rijeka Summer Festival, concerts by Sergej Ćetković, TBF, Red Apple and guest appearances by Korean stars YB and Rolling Quartz. A summer full of music, laughter and culture awaits you in Rijeka.

19.06.2025 · Tourism desk
Jan Thore Albers appointed Managing Director for Opatija Marriott Resort & Spa bringing a new era of luxury to Kvarner
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Jan Thore Albers appointed Managing Director for Opatija Marriott Resort & Spa bringing a new era of luxury to Kvarner

Jan Thore Albers, an expert with 20 years of experience, is the new managing director of Opatija Marriott Resort & Spa, the first Marriott resort in Croatia. His appointment, marked by a personal connection with the Opatija region, announces the opening in the spring of 2026 and the setting of new standards of luxury tourism on the Kvarner Riviera.

19.06.2025 · Tourism desk
Fishermen's Festival Vrsar on June 20: Top gastronomic offer and fun with Febra Band and Griff Band on the Vrsar waterfront
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Fishermen's Festival Vrsar on June 20: Top gastronomic offer and fun with Febra Band and Griff Band on the Vrsar waterfront

On Friday, June 20, the Vrsar waterfront becomes the center of top entertainment and gastronomy at the traditional Fishermen's Festival. Authentic seafood specialties prepared by local fishermen, selected Istrian wines and a rich offer of family farms await you. Enjoy the music of Kud Dvigrad, Febra Banda and Griff Banda, as well as the creative children's corner.

18.06.2025 · Tourism desk
Lovran summer 2025: A rich program of events, from the 16th regatta of traditional boats to free yoga and concerts
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Lovran summer 2025: A rich program of events, from the 16th regatta of traditional boats to free yoga and concerts

Lovran welcomes the summer of 2025 with a rich program of free events "Secrets of Lovran". You can expect the opening of the season in the Medea Beach bar, the 16th festival and regatta of traditional boats "Nino Gasparinić", the celebration of the International Day of Yoga on the pier and concerts on St. Juraj. Discover all the charms of Lovran this week.

18.06.2025 · Tourism desk
Trsat Castle: investments and enrichment of the offer to attract visitors to Rijeka
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Trsat Castle: investments and enrichment of the offer to attract visitors to Rijeka

The Rijeka Tourist Board is intensively working on the revitalization of the Trsat Castle, the historical jewel of Kvarner. Through significant infrastructure investments, such as electricity connection and installation of security systems, and enriching the program with events such as "Summer on Gradina", the castle becomes an unavoidable tourist destination. The entrance fee was also introduced for maintenance and further development, with free entry for the citizens of Rijeka.

18.06.2025 · Tourism desk
Discover the green heart OF ISTRIA: the rich programme of events of the Tourist Board OF CENTRAL ISTRIA in the summer OF 2025
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Discover the green heart OF ISTRIA: the rich programme of events of the Tourist Board OF CENTRAL ISTRIA in the summer OF 2025

This summer, the Tourist Board of Central Istria invites you to explore authentic experiences through the project "Discover Central Istria – Explore Central Istria". From June to September 2025, enjoy free tours of the town, gastronomic walks along the "Paths of Taste" and concerts of the "Central Istria Music Experience". Outdoor film screenings and rich local programs in Pazin, Tinjan and Sveti Lovrec complement the offer.

18.06.2025 · Tourism desk

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